Originally laid in in the Taishō era as the main approach to Meiji Shrine, Omotesando is an avenue stretching from the shrine’s entrance, all the way to Aoyama-dori and Omotesando Station. It is famous for the zelkova trees that line its route, as well as for a dazzling number of high-fashion outlets and boutiques. Without doubt, it is fashion that draws so many Japanese women to the area.[Continue Reading…]

We Japanese love dressing up and younger Japanese are always ready to embrace the latest fashions or dress in costume, traditional or fantasy, for parades and events. But since the 1990s, there has been a growing trend in what is often called cosplay (from costume play), where people seek to recreate popular characters from Japanese cartoons, video games and manga comics, then hang about in fashionable areas, such as Harajuku. So, without further discussion, here are some tips for getting in on the fun.[Continue Reading…]

I think you have heard the word “kawaii” meaning “cute” since it is one of the famous Japanese words all over the world. We, Japanese girls/women love kawaii things but what kind of things we think is “kawaii”? Here, I would like to explain 6 popular accessories Japanese girls feel “kawaii” focusing on their motifs.[Continue Reading…]

Japanese girls are very sensitive to fashion. They are always on the watch to look as beautiful as they can. Hairstyle is an important part of staying in fashion. Even if you have great clothes, wrong hairstyle can ruin everything. Japanese girls keep in mind to look feminine and innocent when they go get a haircut. It’s also very important for them to have a haircut to make their face look smaller. Those two elements are what most Japanese girls keep in mind when they style their hair. I, a Japanese girl, will show you 8 trendy hairstyles that many Japanese girls love. Try one of those hairstyles and you can look like a Japanese girl![Continue Reading…]

Japan has become a center of all new idea in fashion for fashion gurus all over the world. There are many fresh and innovative ideas in Japanese fashion culture. Japanese nail art is one of those ideas that are truly “made in Japan.” You must have seen crazy decorations done on really long nails. The designs of nail art are countless. Nails have become a place where we can express ourselves artistically and stylistically. Although those nails are very beautiful to look at, you must have thought, “it’s impossible for me to wear nails like that everyday.” In fact, [Continue Reading…]